Summary

Dr. Nicholas Wettersten specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing 15 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Wettersten communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Wettersten practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California. His clinical expertise includes treating advanced heart failure and participating in heart valve programs. He also manages care for patients who have received heart transplants. Among the procedures he performs are chest imaging studies and therapeutic hypothermia treatments.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Uc Davis Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

9434 Medical Center DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePediatrics
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4.4 
15 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Polish Speaks English, Hindi
La Jolla , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLSan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nicholas Wettersten

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AlphaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nicholas Wettersten has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nicholas Wettersten has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Uc Davis Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California Davis School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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